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Heathcote bin day & collection schedule

Sutherland Shire Council · NSW 2233

Schedule data last verified: July 2026

Heathcote waste collection overview

Heathcote is a NSW suburb in postcode 2233, served by Sutherland Shire Council for kerbside waste, recycling and organics collection.

The suburb sits roughly 35km SW of Sydney CBD.

Locals know it for the Heathcote National Park.

This page summarises the bin schedule, recycling rules and council details that apply to Heathcote. For the live schedule for your specific address, enter it on the home page.

Key facts

  • Council: Sutherland Shire Council
  • Postcode: 2233
  • Location: 35km SW of Sydney CBD
  • State: NSW

Which bins does Heathcote have?

Sutherland Shire Council provides the following kerbside bins in Heathcote. Each has a different frequency, so the bins you put out vary week to week.

  • General Waste, collected weekly.
  • Recycling, collected fortnightly.
  • Garden Waste, collected fortnightly.

Heathcote bin day at a glance

Green space, green bin. The garden organics collection is more useful here than you might think.

Living near parks and waterways means more yard material. Council has a separate stream for that.

About your council's collection service

Heathcote falls under Sutherland Shire Council for waste and recycling collections.

  • This council operates a standard three-bin kerbside service: general waste (red lid), recycling (yellow lid), and garden organics (green lid).
  • Collections are typically fortnightly, with recycling and organics alternating each week.
  • Your exact collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find it.
  • Your specific collection day depends on your street. Enter your address above to find yours.

Visit Sutherland Shire Council website for the official policy and any service updates.

A delayed week often means a fuller bin

When collections are pushed back over a holiday period, the gap between pickups grows. General waste and organics can build up faster than usual, especially across the festive season when households produce more of both.

Tip: Squash and flatten where you can, and avoid overfilling. A lid that will not close can mean the truck skips your bin.

Frequently asked questions

What goes in the green bin?

Green-lid bins typically take garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, small branches, and prunings. If your council runs a FOGO (Food Organics and Garden Organics) service, food scraps can go in too, usually in an approved compostable liner.

What is FOGO and do I have it?

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics. It is a kerbside service where food scraps go in the same bin as garden waste and are composted. Not every council offers it yet. If your green bin lid says garden organics only, keep food out of it.

Can I put my bins in any spot on the kerb?

Place bins on the footpath or nature strip near the kerb, with the lid opening facing the road, and leave a gap of about half a metre around each one. Trucks with an automated arm need clear space and cannot reach bins blocked by cars, poles, or trees.

Nearby suburbs

The surrounding suburbs each have their own collection days. Here are the closest ones.

Engadine

Quick tips for bin night

  • The green bin loves your garden. The green bin isn't a mulching service, but it's as close as most households get. Grass clippings, leaves, small branches: all welcome.
  • Empty it before you bin it. A half-full bottle leaks through the paper and cardboard sharing its bin. Drain liquids first and the whole load stays cleaner.
  • Break down those boxes. Overfilling the recycling bin means the lid won't close. Lids need to close for collection. Break down the boxes and save yourself the drama.

Get the schedule for your street

Bin days in Heathcote vary by street and zone. Enter your address on the home page to see the next collection date for every bin.

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